Quick Answer: Our canopies are gull-wing hardtops built from 3D scan data of your exact model year, in galvanized steel 1.5 mm or aluminium 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 mm. Static roof load runs 150 kg (galvanized 1.5 mm) to 500 kg (aluminium 3.0 mm) — verified by a filmed load test. Trade terms EXW / FOB / DAP / DDP, 28-month warranty from delivery.
Built from scan data, not shared moulds
Every platform we sell has its own 3D scan of the bed. The canopy for your Hilux is shaped from the Hilux scan — not from a "universal" mould stretched to fit. If a supplier claims one mould fits everything, be skeptical.
Materials and what they carry
| Material | Thickness | Static roof load | Self-weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvanized steel | 1.5 mm | 150 kg | 120–150 kg |
| Aluminium alloy | 2.0 mm | 200 kg | 45–60 kg |
| Aluminium alloy | 2.5 mm | 300 kg | ≈55–70 kg* |
| Aluminium alloy | 3.0 mm | 500 kg | — |
The 500 kg figure is the filmed static test. If a rooftop tent is in your plan, say so when you enquire — thickness choice follows the load. The 2.5 mm self-weight is an estimate scaled from the 2.0 mm build; the factory spec sheet is pending.
Standard hardware
Three-side gull-wing doors are standard. Every build includes a high-mounted brake light, anti-theft locks and hydraulic struts. Sliding side windows and tempered glass panels are options; crossbars and roof racks bolt onto the same structure.
Finishing and corrosion protection
Hardware is electroplated then powder-coated. Seals are rated beyond 5 years. Panels are finished in an industrial powder coat; colour options are quoted per order.
Construction: one-piece or separate
We build both. One-piece die-formed shells arrive ready to bolt on and have no adhesive seam to open up — bulkier crate, higher freight. Separate-panel builds ship smaller and cheaper but join the roof to the walls on site and carry an adhesive seam that needs maintenance over the years. We recommend by climate and freight budget, not by margin.
Fitment and quoting
Twenty-three platforms carry scan data today — Hilux, Tundra, F-150, Ranger, BT-50, D-Max, Silverado, RAM 1500, Gladiator, Tacoma, GWM Cannon, LDV T60/T90, JMC Avenue, JAC T8 Pro, Foton Mars, Changan Hunter, Radar RD6, Navara NP300, Isuzu Ruimai, JMC Tiger, Zhongxing Grandtiger, Qingling TAGA and VW Amarok — with new models scanned on request. Fitment is confirmed against your model year before any price is sent.
Sources
All figures from Trigallop internal test records and our maintained fact ledger; no external data cited. Prices are quoted per build after fitment confirmation.
Written by Trigallop Engineering Team · Reviewed by Ryan Gui · Updated 2026-10
